Senior Director of Engineering
About The Position
At SimplePractice, we are improving access to quality care by equipping health and wellness clinicians with all the tools they need to thrive in private practice. More than 250,000 providers trust SimplePractice to build their business through our industry-leading software with powerful tools that simplify every part of practice management. From admin work to clinical care, our suite of innovative solutions work together to reduce administrative burden-empowering solo and small group practitioners to thrive alongside their clients. Recognized by MedTech Breakthrough as the Best Practice Management Solution Provider in 2024 and the Digital Health Awards in 2023, SimplePractice is proud to pave the future of health tech. We are seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead a core area of our Product Development organization. This individual will drive the technical vision that powers SimplePractice's mission to simplify practice management for healthcare professionals - with a strong emphasis on AI based automation features to reduce the administrative burden on our practice owner customers. This person will report to the CTO and be a key member of the Technology leadership team at SimplePractice.
Requirements
- 15+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
- Proven track record of scaling engineering organizations (20+ person teams)
- Experience building and operating SaaS platforms at significant scale
- Deep understanding of modern software architecture and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience with web applications, APIs, databases, and distributed systems
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Experience building high-performing, diverse engineering teams
- Strong business acumen and ability to align technical decisions with business outcomes
- Track record of driving organizational change and process improvements
Nice To Haves
- Background in healthcare technology, regulated industries, or security-critical systems preferred
- Hands on experience and enthusiasm with AI development tools and feature development
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale engineering teams across multiple domains (20+ engineers)
- Build world-class engineering culture focused on excellence, innovation, and customer impact
- Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent at all levels
- Establish clear career progression paths and mentorship programs
- Drive organizational effectiveness through strong team structures and processes
- Define and execute long-term technical strategy aligned with business goals
- Ensure that system reliability, performance, and security meet company and healthcare industry standards
- Champion adoption of modern technologies and engineering best practices
- Oversee technical debt management and platform modernization initiatives
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and GTM teams to deliver customer value
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Drive engineering input into product roadmap and strategic planning
- Ensure engineering capacity planning aligns with business priorities
- Establish engineering metrics, KPIs, and reporting systems
- Oversee engineering budgets and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
- Mental health resources
- Paid parental leave & Backup Care
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Publishing Industries
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
